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The Olympic experience, the idea of being in the spotlight and competing for gold, has always driven Brittany Bowe.

"Ever since I was little," she said, "my dream was to be an Olympian."

Of course, having been born and raised in the Sunshine State, she was thinking more about summer-time events. She didn't have a specific competition in mind, but the sport certainly wouldn't deal with snow or ice. ...